Jon Mills, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, is COO with LPA, Inc. based in Irvine, California, an integrated sustainable design firm providing innovative architectural and engineering solutions for a diverse public and private sector clientele. Jon’s leadership at LPA has spanned over 35 years, during which he has directed many of LPA’s significant projects. These opportunities have leveraged a broad spectrum of specialized experience in the design and management of corporate, developer, retail, religious, civic, and educational facilities. His projects have been honored with numerous awards from both the architectural and educational communities, and the firm has been recognized for their leadership in sustainable design through regional and national publications. In his role as COO, Jon leads the business operations for LPA including the contracts, legal and risk management components. As a Corporate Executive, Jon also serves on LPA’s Board of Directors.